Bloodhound SSC Vehicle Technical Specification: configuration 11, June 2012
Wheels
| Definition | Unit | Target | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Diameter | mm | 900 | 915 | |
| Wheel Width | mm | 150 | 120 | |
| Number of Keels | 2 | 0 | No Keels – V-shape | |
| Keel Height | mm | 15 | 0 | No Keels – V-shape |
| Keel Width | mm | 8 | 0 | No Keels – V-shape |
| Wheel Weight | kg | <100 | 105 | Base Design Aluminium Alloy. |
| Wheel Rotating Inertia | kg.m2 | <5 | 11.115 | |
| Peak Wheel RPM at 1050 mph | rpm | 10304 | 10304 | |
| Specific surface loading (kg mass / mm wheel width) | kg/mm | <13 | 15.6 | Based on 7500kg, 120 mm wide Contact area will be very small at high speed |
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